Stars Line Up for TASTE OF SOUL 2014
Written by Kenneth D. Miller, Assistant Managing Editor & Shonassee Shaver, Staff Writer
09 October 2014
(Left pic) Former member of 80s group Shalamar and R&B singing sensation, Howard Hewett will be rounding out the artists performing on the Taste of Soul Wave Stage.
(Right pic) Multi-talented ... read more >>

3rd Annual StarQuest Singing Competition
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
09 October 2014
StarQuest allows opportunities for people to showcase their talent in the community and perform during Taste of Soul.
StarQuest allowed young rap artist Steviana a chance to display her skills and ... read more >>

The Fresh Face of Funnel Cakes
Written by Edward Rice, III, Contributing Writer
25 September 2014
It’s a fruit funnel cake overload with toppings of strawberries, peach cobbler and banana cream!
Burks says about her funnel truck, “I wanted my funnel cakes to be different so I started making ... read more >>

The Soul Lounge at Maverick’s Flat
Written by Nicole Jones, Sentinel Intern
25 September 2014
Due to the growing popularity of the Soul Lounge, Maverick’s Flat is the perfect new location for the growing crowd.
Singer Olivia Walker says about Soul Lounge, “It is such a great event ... read more >>

It’s Taste of Soul Time!
Written by By Brian W. Carter Staff Writer
18 September 2014
Construction barriers will be cleared in time for Taste of Soul’s 9th year on Crenshaw. Sentinel File Photo
Taste of Soul will be on Crenshaw in all its family-fun-good-food-and-entertainment-glory.
October ... read more >>

StarQuest is Coming!
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
11 September 2014
L-to-R: StarQuest 2012 winners, Beau Williams and Adrian Battle
The Taste of Soul talent competition is back to make a star out of someone in the community.
As Taste of Soul (TOS) appears on the ... read more >>

Crenshaw Boulevard to Close Three Weekends
Written by Sentinel News Service
08 September 2014
Metro and Walsh/Shea Corridor Contractors will close Crenshaw Boulevard between Exposition Boulevard and Coliseum Street for three weekends on Sept. 12, 19 and Oct. 24 to complete pile installation ... read more >>

CJ’s Wings set to score at the 2014 Taste of Soul
Written by Edward Rice, III, Contributing Writer
04 September 2014
The CJ’s Wings Food Truck
As any Taste of Soul patron can attest, chicken is as much a staple of the event as music and family fun. Taste of Soul vendors work tirelessly in the months leading up to ... read more >>

Leimert Park VillageTheater Festival
Written by Sentinel Newswire
04 September 2014
The 750-seat theater’s goal is to build this event into its season along with future theatrical productions, concerts, convention, and special events to a level that is capable of replicating the notoriety ... read more >>

Chase Cakes returns for the 9th Annual Taste of Soul
Written by Shonassee Shaver, Staff Writer
28 August 2014
Movie theme cupcake-popcorn tower
Hello Kitty Cupcakes
Chase Cakes debuts yet again at the family festival of the year.
The 9th Annual Taste of Soul is coming soon and is the family festival of ... read more >>

The 9th Annual Taste of Soul is Coming!
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
28 August 2014
It’s not going anywhere—Taste of Soul will on Crenshaw Blvd
Photo By Robert Torrence
Yes! Taste of Soul is happening on Crenshaw Blvd and continues the process of being bigger and better than ... read more >>

8th Annual Leimert Park Village Book Fair
Written by Sentinel Staff Report
21 August 2014
"I read, Therefore, I am" was the theme of this year's festival and paid special tribute to poet and writer, Dr. Maya Angelou and civil rights activist/actor Ruby Dee
Photo by Sabir Majeed
The annual ... read more >>

Snips and a Cut with the Leopard Lady
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
14 August 2014
Donquellatish Smith discusses her passion for cosmetology and gives advice on how to be a successful salon owner and entrepreneur.
Our hair is said to be our crowning glory and when it comes to women—it’s ... read more >>

Team HEAL Aims to Make a Difference
Written by Sentinel News Service
31 July 2014
Crenshaw students pose with their coaches as a part of Team HEAL’s Golf Club.
Photo courtesy of Team HEAL
Over the years, The Team HEAL Program has expanded its mission to encompass accredited sports ... read more >>

Beauty, Brains and Business
Written by Zon D’Amour, Sentinel Contributing Writer
24 July 2014
Chick Fil-A team member Zach Butner, owner/operator Ashley Derby and manager Rey Ventura.
Photos by Zon D'Amour
Ashley Derby is the Owner and Operator of the Chick-Fil-A Restaurant in downtown Los ... read more >>